I bought my first house after landing a job I loved. I was laid off 2 months after closing.

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Nia Springer-Norris standing next to a flower garden.

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I took a solo honeymoon and loved it. When I got pregnant, I decided to go on a solo babymoon.

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The author took a solo babymoon.

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I've been homeschooling my kids for 6 years, and my oldest is starting his senior year. It's been hard, but worth it.

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The author has been homeschooling her two kids for six years.

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I've juggled motherhood and my career for a decade, and it's exhausting. A 5-second strategy has completely changed my life.

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The author (top right) is a mother of five.

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I'm a mom of 3 and was overwhelmed with how much stuff we have. I started getting rid of 1 thing a day.

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I moved to Spain by myself with 2 kids while my husband was deployed overseas. It helped me rediscover who I am.

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Gina Benavidez and her children on top of Monte Igueldo in San Sebastián, Spain.

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I ask strangers for parenting advice when I'm traveling. It's made me a better mom.

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Judy Koutsky traveling with her son in Europe.

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I'm a mom of 3 and founder of a cannabis brand. I talk to my kids about weed the same way I talk about alcohol.

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Brett Heyman is the founder of Flower by Edie Parker.

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I almost got swept up in the excitement of throwing a birthday party for my 2-year-old. I'm so glad we skipped it.

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The author decided not to have a large birthday party for her son and had family over for lunch instead.

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We were tired of suburban life, so we traded it all in for life in the wilds of northern Minnesota. We've never felt more at home.

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Kate Westlund Tovsen in Minnesota in winter.

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